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Then & Now ~ Red & Black, Black & Red
ThenBall Gown late 1870s The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNow2014 ScotRetro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts. quotes Gail likesGoodreads Quotes
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Colorado Springs in Black and White at Pikes Peak
I've been inspired by black and white recently, there's some so crisp about it, Fashionable Reader.BW town and country paris So when I was packing for Pikes Peak Writers Conference I was drawn to my...
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Colorado Springs in a Long Black Skirt at Pikes Peak
I didn't realize there was going to be a fancy dress dinner, make that two, at Pikes Peak Writers Conference until a few days before I left. Accordingly, I simply threw into my bag that skirt. You know...
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Spring is Here ~ Lust Objects: Pastels
In my neck of the woods Spring has spring and suddenly I crave pastels, Fashionable Reader.First I was thinking about Dimity so her are some pretty pastel sparkles. 1800 Comb 19th century...
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Then & Now ~ Mint & Turquoise
ThenEvening Dress Jean-Philippe Worth, 1900s The Kyoto Costume InstituteNowvia artschoolglasses tumblr Monique Lhuillier, Pre-Fall 2013Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images...
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Mesa, AZ in Striped Seersucker at LepreCon
I love seersucker, Fashionable Reader. It used to be hugely popular but seems to have fallen off as a fabric these days (except for some menswear suiting and nautical inspired sportswear). As a result,...
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On Holiday
Fashionable Reader, I am retreating from civilization for the next few days. I will be back Thursday. Please don't worry, I am taking my edit pass with me. However, I will not have internet access. I...
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Mesa Arizona in a Pink Gown at LepreCon
For LepreCon I also took a newer acquisition of mine, this sort of 1930's gausy bright pink maxi dress I got at the BCBG outlet store last year.Because this dress is bloused and filmy it isn't the...
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Then & Now ~ Black Silver Overlay
ThenEvening Dress Jean-Philippe Worth, 1906-1908 The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNowvia artschoolglasses tumblr Monique Lhuillier, Pre-Fall 2013Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional...
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Mesa Arizona in a Blue Dress at LepreCon
I wore this dress for the book release of Curtsies & Conspiracies, with black accessories (as that was winter). It cost me $10 at a Vintage fair and it's great. Pleated skirt. Travels well. Very...
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Mesa Arizona in Red Check at LepreCon ~ Gail Fail
This was my least favorite outfit at LepreCon, but I am posting it for you to see anyway. See how honest I am, Fashionable Reader? I even show you my mistakes. I still love this jumper but with the...
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Gail's Favorite Bow Earrings
I have this pair of earrings that gets more compliments than any other I own. A dear friend has a black and white pair and they are similarly admired. Romantic Ribbon Earrings- French vanilla silk,...
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Gail's 10 Favorite Fashionable Things Right Now
Right now, these are my 10 favorite things:At Nordstrom for $1241. Dove grey cashmere cardy with an modern drape and a low back.This was my birthday present to myself. I have a terrible weakness for...
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Then & Now ~ Soft Blush & Silver Gown
ThenEvening Dress Laferrière, 1900 The Victoria & Albert MuseumNowvia artschoolglasses tumblr Monique Lhuillier, Pre-Fall 2013Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and...
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Then & Now ~ Silver Floofy
Then1880-1885 Charles Fredrick Worth The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston NowBridal GownRetro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts. quotes Gail likesGoodreads Quotes
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6 Trends from the 80s That Should STAY DEAD
I have a terrible confession to make, Fashionable Reader. Terrible.I embraced late 80's fashion.What can I say? I was in junior high. It's what you do with fashion in junior high, believe that trendy =...
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Feeling Parisian
Around this time last year I was in Paris having a lovely time. I've been feeling very Parisian lately and here are some images that feel very French to me.From the Past1850 Pelerine 1850 The...
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Gold Gown & Gold Cravings
I just purchased this lovely rich gold dress from the local Vintage Fair to take to London with me. It's becoming tradition to find some new fancy gown for the Hugos (not that I attend the awards but I...
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Bra Shopping ~ Panche, Curvy Kate, Ewa Michalak
I finished my latest manuscript and handed it in. Hooray!So I spoiled myself by making a pilgrimage to Revelation Fit, a swanky new bra shop in Oakland. If you happen to be local and struggle to fit...
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Then & Now ~ Gold Stripes
Then1959 Party Dress Coco Chanel Augusta Auctions Nowcheryl-cole-gold-dress-germanyRetro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts. quotes Gail likesGoodreads Quotes
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